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ST Smart Parenting

PSLE playbook: What worked – and didn’t – for parents and pupils who have been through the exam

Faith, a Secondary 1 student at Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School, and her father Desmond Goh. She sat the PSLE in 2025.
Faith, a Secondary 1 student at Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School, and her father Desmond Goh. She sat the PSLE in 2025.

Fun With Kids

Free National Day long weekend entry to Science Centre S’pore; camera made just for children

Spark your child’s love for photography with myFirst Camera Insta Lux and enjoy free fun at SG Science Fest.
Spark your child’s love for photography with myFirst Camera Insta Lux and enjoy free fun at SG Science Fest.

Minor Issues

How my HDB flat has given my family a sense of home

The writer’s flat and neighbourhood community have been an emotional anchor as his jobs took him and his family to Europe and the US.
The writer’s flat and neighbourhood community have been an emotional anchor as his jobs took him and his family to Europe and the US.

Parents, are you fighting over the PSLE? Put your child first

Parents should put their child at the centre when it comes to major milestones such as the PSLE.
Parents should put their child at the centre when it comes to major milestones such as the PSLE.

Winnie the Pooh-themed high tea at SKAI; free VR dance-storytelling experience at libraries

Celebrate a special occasion with Winnie the Pooh-themed high tea at SKAI.
Celebrate a special occasion with Winnie the Pooh-themed high tea at SKAI.

Growing up together: Pre-school giants venture into after-school care for primary school pupils

(Clockwise from top left) Changemakers Afterschool, Thrive After-school, Elevate After School Care and MapleBear Junior Club.
(Clockwise from top left) Changemakers Afterschool, Thrive After-school, Elevate After School Care and MapleBear Junior Club.

Minor Issues

Don’t leave family fun to chance, plan for it in advance

Positive family relationships don’t happen by magic or accident, says the writer.
Positive family relationships don’t happen by magic or accident, says the writer.

Missed the PSLE essential exam strategies forum? Watch the sessions here

Former PSLE chief examiner Jolene Ang at The Straits Times PSLE Companion event on July 11.
Former PSLE chief examiner Jolene Ang at The Straits Times PSLE Companion event on July 11.

8 common science exam mistakes even high achievers make

Science tutor Jayce Or teaches P6 students how to avoid common careless mistakes.
Science tutor Jayce Or teaches P6 students how to avoid common careless mistakes.

Minor Issues

Lessons for life from World Cup 2026

Football is about teamwork. Like a family, the team defends and advances together to secure the winning goal.
Football is about teamwork. Like a family, the team defends and advances together to secure the winning goal.

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